Weight limits on HAL excursions

[peaches from georgia]

There are certain excursions that make perfect sense, horseback riding is one. No one wants to injure a horse. But it doesn't make as much sense when it comes to other activities. When you are snorkeling you float generally (except if you are a skinny 7 yr old boy;)).

 

I am truly puzzled by the rationale on some of their weight limitations.

 

P.S. I have participated in many of the water activities that are now weight restricted for the shore excursions in the ABC's. I had no problem nor did I witness any other pax, "fluffy" or not, have any problems with those excursions.

I am in no way defending any or all weight restrictions on excursions (except horseback riding) as I don't know whether the reasons are valid or not. But I wonder if there is a weight limit for snorkeling or other water activities because if rescue was needed in an emergency it might be difficult or impossible if the victim was extremely large? Just a guess. :confused:

[sansterre]

Employees can "win" an excursion by being mentioned glowingly in the end-of-the-cruise survey. If there is extra space, HAL/excursion staff may fill some tours with these exemplary employees.

Also, on our last cruise, we had breakfast with the priest (on duty for the 7 day cruise) who was on one of our excursions. He did not pay for the excursion, but he did need to write an evaluation/survey of the tour.

And finally, on a long cruise in Norway, many HAL staff accompanied us on bus tours - announcing themselves as ship escorts from the beginning (as they took our tickets waiting for or boarding the bus).

[RevNeal]

I think Jimmy reads the boards on occasion, so he keeps up with people he has met. He said that he remembers you being friends with a 'priest', so I guessed he meant Greg, Rev. Neal. Where is he? Haven't seen him post in quite some time. Maybe I've just missed him.

 

I'm doing well ... thanks for asking. Been extraordinarily busy over the last few months. I was in Eastern Europe for a while, teaching a course in Sacramental Theology, and of course I've had my normal church-duties at home, plus the summer is now upon us and I'm VERY busy teaching in the summer doctoral program. No rest for the weary. But ... I love it.

 

September and Alaska will come soon enough. :)

[RevNeal]

He's right! Greg was on that cruise when Jimmy entertained.

Greg's alive and well, and very busy with work. As a matter of fact, he just recently took a short cruise for a break.

I saw he had posted last night.

 

Thanks for giving the update! It was wonderful seeing you again. I should have some photos to share with you in another week or two. I assume you want 'em?

[RuthC]

Thanks for giving the update! It was wonderful seeing you again. I should have some photos to share with you in another week or two. I assume you want 'em?

Yes, yes, yes, I want them! After all, you're my official ship's photographer!

Thanks for sending them on.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

I have seen it on other lines ...